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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1919
Page
8
In the east girls in one piece swimsuits face arrest on seacoast beaches. Lawrence bathing areas spark no major police reaction. Lyon county hospital election seen as peril as many judges and clerks volunteer. a few withhold pay, triggering calls that all must be paid and raising hospital district costs.
French political chatter centers on methods to force Premier Clemenceau from office and who could carry out the move. Though labeled controversial by rivals and the war era figure nicknamed The Tiger is viewed skeptically by lawmakers, the public still recalls his pivotal role in wartime leadership.
Warnings rise as reports show grenades sold in some areas with empty shells that can be made dangerous by adding explosive and a fuse. Government programs aimed at thrift may also risk similar danger, with reports of amplified hazards across multiple cities.
An unnamed district contemplates using a former private turned candidate to sabotage TL Ro’s assembly run by invoking old army rank resentments. A Leavenworth strike leads to a new commandant amid blamed higher ups, tied hands, and a secretary of War linked to unprepared war policy.
Senator Reed spoke on yesterday about the high cost of living and said the issue goes beyond profiteering. He argued that factors beyond profiteers push costs up, including production incentives and wartime demands. He noted producers face reduced incentives as unions push for shorter hours and labor tensions rise.
The piece discusses Ludwig of Bavaria and Casple Salis in Switzerland, noting a democratic, contented stance while criticizing photographed agitation for government ownership. It argues authorities believe a new value plane has been reached with prices not returning to prewar levels, despite some profiteering and limited relief from wage adjustments.
The Chanute Tribune notes a new proclamation by Governor Allen promoting Colleen's Week. The piece critiques the idea noting section hands earn similar to college professors, implying limited impact on converting public interest.
The article satirically cites Arthur Henderson at an international socialist conference, predicting a terrible spasm of rage and despair among European peoples. It argues Henderson’s views reflect bourgeois Bolshevism, noting voters rejected him and Ramsay MacDonald, while condemning riots, police strikes, disorder, and arson linked to socialist rhetoric.
An advertisement extols phosphates as a remedy to thinness and frailty, claiming they improve flesh, vigor, and nerve function. It emphasizes essential phosphoric foods to support nervousness, sleeplessness, and energy, promising brighter eyes and a healthier bloom.
A fragment quotes a New York Times remark on criminals in Liver Pool who travel to Russia to do good works as per Lenine and Trotzky. It contrasts this with a plea from City Drug Store urging readers to buy sunglasses before sunlight harms eyes.
A fragmented essay by Wamba Mack Tshad lampoons a city dragnet against scant attire during moonlit dancing. It mocks arrests of several women and a youth cited for speeding a Ford while questioning fashion norms, profiteering, and local court rulings. The piece zigs through noisy opinions about outfits and public display, ending with surreal asides about referees and a Willard Dempery fight.
A collage of entries marks anniversaries from 1916 to 1917 including Walter Scott born in Edinburgh and died 1832, the Committee of Fifteen on prohibition and deportation of anarchists, a duel between Prince Henry of Orléans and the Count of Turin, and World War I milestones such as Japanese ultimatum to Germany, Brest-Litovsk operations, and Canadian Hill 70 action near Lens.
Charles Evans Jr Oswald Kirkby D E Sawyer and Gardiner White toured eastern Canada for Canadian Red Cross. They praised St Andrews by the Sea New Brunswick as a beautiful links with well maintained greens and scenic views of Pissamaquoddy Bay. The course is about 6000 yards par 72, amateur record 72 by Vernon Booth, tied by Evans and Kirkby on June 23.
Fifty years ago items like watermelons began to appear, Missouri grapes sold at 40 cents per pound, oranges scarce, Jemons sold at 25 a box, and Lawrence candy wholesale 25 cents per pound. A Teuton fined $10 and costs for striking a woman in police court. Flooded cellars followed a heavy rain. University of Kansas President General Fraser returned from a eastward tip. The fall term advertised to open September 48.
Soret Connor received a brave acts decoration for courageous service during a deadly engagement. He showed leadership under fire while aiding the wounded, organizing first aid, and maintaining evacuations despite heavy shelling. His actions aided his unit’s recovery and sustained mission goals amid peril.
A list of figures born on this day includes Mrs John A Logan widow of a famed Civil War commander born in Petershare Me aged 81. Withel Hymore a popular American stage actor born in Philadelphia 400 years ago today. Colonel John 8 Tentrie born Hamilton Ont 62 years ago. Rear Admiral Joseph W Onan governor of the Virgin Islands born in Columbian County Pan 5 years ago. Rt Rev Jules 8 Jeanmard bishop of Lafayette La born Attakaupas County La 40. Captain Robert A Bartlett explorer planning a North Pole flight in Newfoundland 44 years ago today.
A deciphering of the term pocket handkerchief traces its roots from kerchief worn on the head to a covering carried in the hand or kept in the pocket. The evolution reflects language shifts through early phrases like Pennsylvania Dutch origins and later usage in regional speech.
A year ago today United States troops arrived in Vladivostok as the first contingent in the war effort. Canadian forces reportedly captured two villages northwest of Roye in northern Russia, signaling ongoing Allied operations on multiple fronts.
A fractured OCR item notes a fashion themed event at Allen's featuring footwear. References to Bea and Ferg Spats appear as fragmented names amid garbled lines. The readable bits suggest a local sale or showcase with emphasis on shoe fitting and style.
A fragment notes ancient treasure tied to Lombard Sicily and the Holy Roman Empire. It mentions robes worn by Saracen artisans during Norman rule, later used in coronations, stored in Hofburg Vienna. The pledge hints at a grand, "general settlement" of treasures among nations and the loss and transfer of these ceremonial garments.
A new oil substitute has been observed in Sweden, tested for industrial use. The note mentions finding significant quantities of a substitute in dissimilar crude oils, with expectations for yield improvements and broader application.
The Equitébic Life Insurance building in New York City is valued at 2,000,000 dollars.
Fragmentary OCR notes read as poetry and prose. The readable lines cite archaic phrasing and names, offering a glimpse of a manuscript fragment without a clear narrative or complete context.
A former Marine hospital nurse urges readers to try Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after noting relief from stomach and liver troubles. The ad claims the simple formula cleanses the tract, reduces inflammation, and comforts ailments from appendix to intestines, with a money back guarantee.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions dates, names, and actions but contains numerous garbled terms and missing context, offering no clear event, person, or place to summarize into a coherent news item. The text lacks discernible facts suitable for a T and S pair.
Fragmentary historic reminiscence mentions Verdun and Thermopylae with scattered phrases about markets, a New World Atlas, and a distributing station announcer. The text also notes Mrs Ko Miller of Vernon Tennessee as someone who provided fruit and vegetables.
A medical guide describes simple self tests to detect tobacco harm. Steps cover breathing, heart rate, and signs of nicotine effects, with cautions about interpreting symptoms and seeking clinical advice for persistent issues.
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